Question 1

Future artists are more likely to score high on the AIM instrument than future scientists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Compared to men, women are more likely to ____ when feeling depressed.

Accepted Answer

A) ruminate 
B) distract themselves 
C) turn to alcohol 
D) use humor 
A) ruminate 
B) distract themselves 
C) turn to alcohol 
D) use humor

Question 3

During economic recessions, when large corporations must lay off many workers, those who retain their jobs sometimes feel ____. They think: "That's not really fair. I don't necessarily deserve to keep my job when so many other great workers are now unemployed. I shouldn't really still be here either..."

Accepted Answer

A) schadenfreude 
B) survivor guilt 
C) shame 
D) catharsis 
A) schadenfreude 
B) survivor guilt 
C) shame 
D) catharsis

Question 4

Art has just been on a long run at the beach with his dog. When he arrives home he is still breathing hard and his heart is still racing; he is physiologically highly aroused. When a neighbor bumps into him in the hallway, Art completely freaks out and verbally attacks the neighbor. He demands: "Did you just push me? Do you have a problem, man?" It looks like Art may have misattributed his arousal (from his run to his neighbor). That is, Art's behavior illustrates ____.

Accepted Answer

A) the Yerkes-Dodson law 
B) sham 
C) catharsis 
D) excitation transfer 
A) the Yerkes-Dodson law 
B) sham 
C) catharsis 
D) excitation transfer

Question 5

Research on the objective and subjective predictors of happiness indicates that ____ has only a weak relationship to happiness, but ____ is a strong predictor of happiness.

Accepted Answer

A) how often you get sick; how often people around you get sick 
B) how often you get sick; how satisfied you are with your health 
C) how often people around you get sick; how often you get sick 
D) how satisfied you are with your health; how often you get sick 
A) how often you get sick; how often people around you get sick 
B) how often you get sick; how satisfied you are with your health 
C) how often people around you get sick; how often you get sick 
D) how satisfied you are with your health; how often you get sick

Question 6

Consider the following quote: "... we feel sorry because we cry, angry because we strike, afraid because we tremble...". With which of the following theories is this MOST consistent?

Accepted Answer

A) The Cannon-Bard theory 
B) The James-Lange theory 
C) The Schachter-Singer theory 
D) The excitation transfer theory 
A) The Cannon-Bard theory 
B) The James-Lange theory 
C) The Schachter-Singer theory 
D) The excitation transfer theory

Question 7

Research on gender differences in empathy suggests that ____ in accurately understanding the emotional states of others.

Accepted Answer

A) women are quite a bit better 
B) women are slightly better 
C) there are no gender differences 
D) men are quite a bit better 
A) women are quite a bit better 
B) women are slightly better 
C) there are no gender differences 
D) men are quite a bit better

Question 8

Who is likely to have the strongest disgust reactions?

Accepted Answer

A) James, a 35-year-old man 
B) Susan, a 35-year-old woman 
C) Leah, a 3-year-old girl 
D) Max, a 3-year-old boy 
A) James, a 35-year-old man 
B) Susan, a 35-year-old woman 
C) Leah, a 3-year-old girl 
D) Max, a 3-year-old boy

Question 9

Describe how the arousal associated with emotion influences performance.

Accepted Answer

a. The Yerkes-Dodson law describes an in

Question 10

How many basic arousal states are there?

Accepted Answer

A) one 
B) two 
C) three 
D) four 
A) one 
B) two 
C) three 
D) four

Question 11

Research on the link between happiness and health demonstrates that ____.

Accepted Answer

A) there is actually a weak link here, and it is not clear what causes what 
B) there is actually a weak link here, though it appears that health drives happiness (rather than happiness driving health) 
C) there is a strong link here, although it is not clear what causes what 
D) there is a strong link here, and it appears that health drives happiness (rather than happiness driving health) 
A) there is actually a weak link here, and it is not clear what causes what 
B) there is actually a weak link here, though it appears that health drives happiness (rather than happiness driving health) 
C) there is a strong link here, although it is not clear what causes what 
D) there is a strong link here, and it appears that health drives happiness (rather than happiness driving health)

Question 12

Research on the relationship between emotional experiences suggests that ____.

Accepted Answer

A) staying as happy as possible as much as possible, even when faced with problems, improves physical and mental health 
B) trying to be in the middle range most of the time, not too happy and not too sad, is best for health 
C) experiencing a variety and abundance of emotions is associated with better physical and mental health 
D) trying to control your emotions is more likely to harm your health than is just experiencing them 
A) staying as happy as possible as much as possible, even when faced with problems, improves physical and mental health 
B) trying to be in the middle range most of the time, not too happy and not too sad, is best for health 
C) experiencing a variety and abundance of emotions is associated with better physical and mental health 
D) trying to control your emotions is more likely to harm your health than is just experiencing them

Question 13

Most researchers describe affect as ____.

Accepted Answer

A) occurring along a single dimension, ranging from negative to positive 
B) occurring along a single dimension, ranging from weak to strong 
C) occurring along two separate dimensions - negative and positive 
D) occurring along two separate dimensions - weak and strong 
A) occurring along a single dimension, ranging from negative to positive 
B) occurring along a single dimension, ranging from weak to strong 
C) occurring along two separate dimensions - negative and positive 
D) occurring along two separate dimensions - weak and strong

Question 14

One explanation for the fact that women have higher rates of depression than men is that, when feeling depressed, women ____.

Accepted Answer

A) are more likely than men to repeatedly think about the problem-which can make them feel even more depressed 
B) are more likely than men to try to distract themselves with other thoughts or activities-which can prevent them from acknowledging and dealing with their depression 
C) are less likely than men to seek professional help-such that their depression is often prolonged 
D) are more likely than men to turn to alcohol or drugs-which tends to exacerbate existing problems 
A) are more likely than men to repeatedly think about the problem-which can make them feel even more depressed 
B) are more likely than men to try to distract themselves with other thoughts or activities-which can prevent them from acknowledging and dealing with their depression 
C) are less likely than men to seek professional help-such that their depression is often prolonged 
D) are more likely than men to turn to alcohol or drugs-which tends to exacerbate existing problems

Question 15

In which of the following situations would you be most likely to have a Duchenne smile on your face?

Accepted Answer

A) You have just learned that your enemy has been fired from his job. You are in public, among colleagues, so you have to pretend to feel bad for him (but secretly you are gleeful inside). 
B) Your enemy just got a big promotion at work. You have to pretend to be happy for him, but you are secretly annoyed and jealous of his success. 
C) You see your enemy on the street. You give him a quick fake smile-more of a sneer-just to show him that he is still your enemy. 
D) You have just won an award and feel jubilant (especially because your enemy was not the winner). 
A) You have just learned that your enemy has been fired from his job. You are in public, among colleagues, so you have to pretend to feel bad for him (but secretly you are gleeful inside). 
B) Your enemy just got a big promotion at work. You have to pretend to be happy for him, but you are secretly annoyed and jealous of his success. 
C) You see your enemy on the street. You give him a quick fake smile-more of a sneer-just to show him that he is still your enemy. 
D) You have just won an award and feel jubilant (especially because your enemy was not the winner).

Question 16

The idea that people remain at about the same level of happiness across time-regardless of what happens to them-is known as the ________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The idea that people remain at about...

Question 17

The basic arousal states are ____.

Accepted Answer

A) aroused, relaxed, and ready 
B) sleep and wakefulness 
C) anger, joy, contentment, and pain 
D) pleasant and unpleasant 
A) aroused, relaxed, and ready 
B) sleep and wakefulness 
C) anger, joy, contentment, and pain 
D) pleasant and unpleasant

Question 18

What is most accurate about the emotion of anxiety?

Accepted Answer

A) Anxiety is highly correlated with IQ. 
B) Humans are the only animals who experience anxiety. 
C) Anxiety motivates people to plan ahead and avoid risks. 
D) Anxiety tends to interfere with smart, healthy decision-making. 
A) Anxiety is highly correlated with IQ. 
B) Humans are the only animals who experience anxiety. 
C) Anxiety motivates people to plan ahead and avoid risks. 
D) Anxiety tends to interfere with smart, healthy decision-making.

Question 19

When social psychologists talk about quick and automatic reactions that are simply positive or negative (as opposed to being full-blown, complex feelings), they are talking about ____.

Accepted Answer

A) moods 
B) emotions 
C) affects 
D) drives 
A) moods 
B) emotions 
C) affects 
D) drives

Question 20

An angry person is not likely to ___.

Accepted Answer

A) take more risks 
B) feel more optimistic 
C) take a stand for what they believe in 
D) review information more thoroughly before acting on it 
A) take more risks 
B) feel more optimistic 
C) take a stand for what they believe in 
D) review information more thoroughly before acting on it

Future artists are more likely to score high on the AIM instrument than future scientists.

Compared to men, women are more likely to ____ when feeling depressed.

Research on the objective and subjective predictors of happiness indicates that has only a weak relationship to happiness, but is a strong predictor of happiness.

Consider the following quote: "... we feel sorry because we cry, angry because we strike, afraid because we tremble...". With which of the following theories is this MOST consistent?

Research on gender differences in empathy suggests that ____ in accurately understanding the emotional states of others.

Who is likely to have the strongest disgust reactions?

Describe how the arousal associated with emotion influences performance.

How many basic arousal states are there?

Research on the link between happiness and health demonstrates that ____.

Research on the relationship between emotional experiences suggests that ____.

Most researchers describe affect as ____.

One explanation for the fact that women have higher rates of depression than men is that, when feeling depressed, women ____.

In which of the following situations would you be most likely to have a Duchenne smile on your face?

The idea that people remain at about the same level of happiness across time-regardless of what happens to them-is known as the ________________.

The basic arousal states are ____.

What is most accurate about the emotion of anxiety?

When social psychologists talk about quick and automatic reactions that are simply positive or negative (as opposed to being full-blown, complex feelings), they are talking about ____.

An angry person is not likely to ___.

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Future artists are more likely to score high on the AIM instrument than future scientists.

Compared to men, women are more likely to ____ when feeling depressed.

Research on the objective and subjective predictors of happiness indicates that ____ has only a weak relationship to happiness, but ____ is a strong predictor of happiness.

Consider the following quote: "... we feel sorry because we cry, angry because we strike, afraid because we tremble...". With which of the following theories is this MOST consistent?

Research on gender differences in empathy suggests that ____ in accurately understanding the emotional states of others.

Who is likely to have the strongest disgust reactions?

Describe how the arousal associated with emotion influences performance.

How many basic arousal states are there?

Research on the link between happiness and health demonstrates that ____.

Research on the relationship between emotional experiences suggests that ____.

Most researchers describe affect as ____.

One explanation for the fact that women have higher rates of depression than men is that, when feeling depressed, women ____.

In which of the following situations would you be most likely to have a Duchenne smile on your face?

The idea that people remain at about the same level of happiness across time-regardless of what happens to them-is known as the ________________.

The basic arousal states are ____.

What is most accurate about the emotion of anxiety?

When social psychologists talk about quick and automatic reactions that are simply positive or negative (as opposed to being full-blown, complex feelings), they are talking about ____.

An angry person is not likely to ___.

The Mission and the Method

Culture and Nature

The Self

Behavior Control: the Self in Action

Social Cognition

Attitudes, Beliefs, and Consistency

Social Influence and Persuasion

Prosocial Behavior: Doing Whats Best for Others

Aggression and Antisocial Behavior

Attraction and Exclusion

Close Relationships: Passion, Intimacy, and Sexuality

Prejudice and Intergroup Relations

Groups

Application Module A: Applying Social Psychology to Consumer Behavior

Filters

Research on the objective and subjective predictors of happiness indicates that has only a weak relationship to happiness, but is a strong predictor of happiness.